Cleaning Dreamcast Shells

[kidsampson]

I recently rescued a rather mistreated Dreamcast from a donation pile. Although the cables were mangled and the RF adapter was melted, the system itself is in great shape. Same with the controller. The only thing is, it looks as though it had been stored in a coal bin. There are lots of scuffs on the outside shell.

Does anyone know of a way to get it looking clean again? I'm wondering how others who have posted photos keep their Dreamcasts looking so white (other than not dirtying it in the first place).

[firemaker103]

I just used some water and one of those general cleaners (409, fantastic, etc.)

[Droid party]

Once every couple of weeks there is someone asking this question in the forums. It doesn't piss me off, but I'm thinking perhaps a console cleaning guide on the front page may be an idea. I would submit something myself, but I don't really have any expertise in the issue. I've always taken really good care of my consoles and games. I've also been lucky enough to always wind up buying clean (used that is) consoles as well.

[Niode]

Yeah the yellowing SNES/NES case comes up frequently as well…

[Droid party]

Yeah the yellowing SNES/NES case comes up frequently as well…

Yeah, That's pretty much what I meant. Console cleaning in general perhaps should be adressed regardless of which machine it may be.

[GrandMasterJimmy]

I use water with a low amount of bleach in it. It does the job well. Make sure not to put to much bleach in, just fill the cap halfway for about 1 gallon of water.

Make sure to rinse it with fresh water when your done.

[silverback]

I take the consoles apart myself then use cream cleaner (a kind of bathroom general purpose thick cleaner) a soft cloth and a toothbrush on them. Same with controllers.

[kidsampson]

Thanks for these suggestions. I just didn't want to use anything that may harm the system, not that I was planning on submerging it or anything, just being careful.